Last week at the butterfly house at Pendleton's Country Market there were some amazing caterpillars. Seriously big and bold and HUNGRY. They were going after the butterfly milkweed like nobody's business. I saw a butterfly lay an egg, watched a caterpillar hanging upside down that was about to turn into a chrysalis, and in general was enormously delighted by the whole thing.
If having butterflies flit and flutter all around you sounds like your cup of tea, you might want to get on over here. Or else find a butterfly house near where you live. I bet they have one. And if they don't, they should!
All I can say is, wow!!
Posted by: Chris Oliveira | 09/15/2016 at 07:40 AM
What a great place to visit! Thank you for taking us along. :-)
Posted by: Vicki in Michigan | 09/15/2016 at 11:27 AM
Next time you see one of those caterpillars, very gently touch on top of the head end with your finger. He will stick out his slimy looking horns! Please don't ask how I came by this information.
Posted by: jeanette sclar | 09/15/2016 at 07:32 PM
PS. The horns are bright orange !
Posted by: jeanette sclar | 09/15/2016 at 07:33 PM
Gorgeous photos Carol, nature is divine!
Posted by: jacki long | 09/16/2016 at 07:47 AM
It's so hard to believe that an ugly caterpillar will turn into a gorgeous flutterby!
On the campus of UCSD near LaJolla, CA the Monarch butterflies cover the eucalyptus trees during their migration. There are millions of them. Really a sight to see.
Love all the photos.
Posted by: Joan | 09/17/2016 at 05:27 PM